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To compare two different spinal needles to know the risk of transporting the cells to the spinal canal

Comparison Quincke and Whitacre spinal needles used for spinal anaesthesia in terms of squamous epithelial cells transport risk- A double blind randomized control study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/07/019959
Enrollment
100
Registered
2019-07-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K353- Acute appendicitis with localizedperitonitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Comparison of Quincke and Whitacre spinal neeedles used for spinal anaesthesia in terms of squamous epithelial cells transport risk: A double blinded randomized controlled study: Compar

Sponsors

S N Medical College and HSK Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA 1 and 2 Patients undergoing gynaecologic, orthopedic, urologic and general surgery under spinal anaesthesia patientsin whom 1st puncture is successful

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient not willing to give informed consent Patient with spinal deformities Chronic back pain Multiple pricks Blood stained CS

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To estimate and compare the number of squamous epithelial cells carried to the spinal canal by Quincke and Whitacre spinal needle tips of the same size (25G).Timepoint: To estimate and compare the number of squamous epithelial cells carried to the spinal canal by Quincke and Whitacre spinal needle tips of the same size (25G) within 15 minutes.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not applicableTimepoint: Not applicable—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Zainab Attar

S.Nijalingappa Medical College

drchhayajoshi1@gmail.com9743320105

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026